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70% of Quadriplegia Patients Also Have OSA

Study examines obstructive sleep apnea prevalence in patients with quadriplegia. 05/21/2018
AAHomecare Offers IFR Analysis

Despite the short duration and limited reach of relief, association says the IFR sets the stage for broader efforts. 05/17/2018
Deadline for House CRT Sign-on Letter Extended

Letter urges CMS to not include CRT when implementing Cures Act provisions that limit federal funds for DME covered by Medicaid. 05/17/2018

Major Medical's Coleman Wins AAHomecare's Advocate Award

Among Coleman's advocacy achievements are the Grassroots Accountability Project and a state law requiring HME providers to have a physical location. 05/17/2018
Pride Mobility Touts Manufacturing Growth

Pride Mobility's Mississippi-based power lift recliner manufacturing plant has seen more than 50 percent growth since opening in 2016. 05/17/2018
CMS Releases New Oxygen Claim Modifiers

After years of negotiating, AAHomecare convinces CMS to address need for new modifiers, which are to be used starting Aug. 1. 05/17/2018
Meuser Wins Primary

Former Pride Mobility executive wins Republican nomination, faces down Democrat Denny Wolf in November. 05/17/2018
MAMES Hosts Record-Breaking Spring Convention

The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment and Supplies is fresh off a record-breaking conference and ratings smash. 05/17/2018

10 Retail Best Practices for HME Providers

Whether you’re introducing cash sales into your traditional reimbursement business or striving to drop reimbursement products altogether for an all-cash shop, retail success starts with understanding its best practices. In this McKesson Medical-Surgical white paper explains best retail practices that will help you enact a plan that gets customers through your store to buy products that meet their particular needs.

Product Spotlight:

Re-approaching Male Incontinence

The X-top offers a new take on delivering incontinence protection that is specifically designed for men. 05/14/2018
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9 Ways to Thrive in Tough Times

There are proven ways HME businesses can rise above any barriers. 05/01/2018
Business Solution

Revene Cycle Management Hits HME

Revenue cycle management is a business practice that has existed for some time in larger healthcare organizations, but it is now becoming necessary for running HME businesses. What is RCM, precisely, and how can providers apply it to their companies? What resources can help them? 05/01/2018
Business Solutions

Opening Orthopedic Opportunities

Offering orthopedic soft goods presents providers with a significant market opportunity that blends retail and funded revenue. Moreover, the patient groups using orthopedic products are people that providers often already serve. How can HME businesses open the door? 05/01/2018
HME Leadership by the Book

While the industry might face new kinds of challenges, effective business leadership is shaped by timeless principles that do not change. How can you take some of the oldest "old school" leadership principles and apply them to running a modern HME business? 05/01/2018